What’s Next After Service? Let’s Find Out Together.
You dedicated your time, energy, and passion to service. Now, what’s next? Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a commitment to action, growth, and impact. If you’re ready to explore how your service experience can shape your leadership journey and future roles in your community, this workshop is for you.
Workshop Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18th at 2PM ET/11AM PT
Presenter: Laura G. Pérez, AmeriCorps alum & passionate advocate for civic engagement
Who Should Attend? AmeriCorps alumni, national service members, and anyone eager to turn their service experience into long-term leadership and impact.
What You’ll Gain from This Session:
- A dynamic mix of leadership development theory, myth-busting, pop culture insights, and open dialogue.
- Insight into how the National Peace & Leadership Academy (NPLA) empowers alumni in civic engagement.
- New connections with fellow national service alums, expanding your network of purpose-driven leaders.
- A space to reflect on your journey, refine your leadership goals, and take actionable steps toward meaningful impact.
Why This Matters Now
Service doesn’t end when your term does—it evolves. The leadership skills you’ve honed in your AmeriCorps journey are invaluable assets in civic engagement, advocacy, and career advancement. This interactive session will help you tap into those strengths and chart your next steps with clarity and confidence.
About the Facilitator: Laura G. Pérez
Laura G. Pérez, a proud Mexican and Irish American womxn and mama from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has dedicated her career to advancing educational equity and civic leadership. After earning her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a Child Development emphasis and a Certificate in Chicanx and Latinx Studies from UW–Madison, she began her career as an AmeriCorps member with City Year Milwaukee. Over the next decade, she served in the education realm as a teacher, a Talent Specialist at a Catholic school network, and later as a Special Projects Manager and Recruitment Manager with City Year. Her experiences in the classroom and in non-profits inspired her to step into community organizing, which led her to volunteer as a campaign manager for two successful school board races. She later returned to teaching as a 6th and 7th grade math teacher before continuing her work at City Year as Senior Community Partnerships Director, building partnerships to support corps members’ development and post-service plans. Today, Laura serves as National Recruitment Manager at New Politics Academy, where she recruits servant leaders across the country into leadership development programs and educates them on why their experiences are needed in the political arena. Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about creating opportunities for young people, educators, and servant leaders to recognize their power to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Cost
- Free for America Learns AmeriCorps clients
- $39 for non-clients
Reserve Your Spot Now!
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